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UNIV 100 Catalog - Fall 2017

UNIV 100 courses for the Fall 2017 semester are organized into themes and then by topic. We recommend that you browse this catalog, clicking on the course topic for a description of the section. Note those section numbers that interest you and fit your schedule.

Art & Music

Are you interested in the way art or music shapes our culture and lives? How about the way they have defined history, influenced politics, and been connected with social movements? These classes will give you an introduction to the impact of the arts, beauty, and music.

Culture & Literature

Are you interested in the big picture? Are you curious about how people have used religion, culture, literature, and the arts to understand the world around them to create meaning? Courses in this theme will give you an introduction to the study of human experience through fashion, literature, philosophy, and world culture.

History & Politics

Do you enjoy learning about politics and history? How about class simulations where you get an in-depth view of how institutions work and decisions are made? Are you interested in the official and unofficial ways that policy and norms influence our lives? These classes will give you a taste for the basics in the study of history and politics and will help you dig deeply into the course topics.

Leadership & Engagement

Are you interested in being engaged in campus life and in your community? Would you like to learn how to be a more effective leader? These sections will help you learn more about yourself, engage with your peers, develop your own leadership style, and serve and improve your community.

Living Learning Communities

Designed for students who are participating in the Living Learning Community (LLC) program. These sections are identified with an L in front of the section number. ** Only first-year students who have previously signed up for the LLC program through housing can take one of these courses.**

LLC Theme

Section

Days & Times

Room

Faculty

Darwin

L01

MW 2:30P-3:45P

BLD 220

Krayesky, S.

Engineering

L03

T 3:15—4:30 , R 2:00—4:30

FGM 105

Bekurs, D.

Gateway to the Arts

L04

TR 12:30P-1:45P

FGM 105

Gilbert, M.

Lifetime Recreation

L07

M 2:30P-5:00P

BOUR 157B

Landry, C.

Nursing

L05

M 11:00-12:15 and
F 11:00-12:15

FGM 105

Besse, K.

Service and Leadership

L02

TR 9:30A-10:45A

CLR 213

Yarbrough, D.

Taste of Business

L06

TR 3:30P-4:45P

MX 124

Smith, M.

Travel, Language & Culture

L08

TR 9:30A-10:45A

HLG 128

Bekhet, A.

Mastering the First-Year

Designed for incoming freshmen and the student in transition, the course objective is to help students navigate the first-year experience through student engagement, campus involvement, academic planning and adjustment, and connections to the culture that inspires Ragin’ Pride. Some of the lessons learned in the course include time management, study skills, campus resources, financial and physical health and positive actions that lead to academic and personal success. Through course readings, written and oral reflections, group activities, and presentations, students should gain a greater awareness of their role as a student and the path that leads to academic success.

The Course Topic for all Mastering the First-Year sections is the same as above.

Course Topic

Section

Days & Times

Room

Faculty

Mastering the First-Year

024

MW 1:00P-2:15P

MDD 310

Hargrave, R.

Mastering the First-Year

001

MW 2:30P-3:45P

MDD 106

Aldana, M.

Mastering the First Year

060

MW 4:00P-5:15P

MO 210

Tarver, M.

Mastering the First Year

003

MWF 9:00A-9:50A

MDD 310

Brooks-James, D.

Mastering the First Year

043

MWF 9:00A-9:50A

MDD 111

McCoy, T.

Mastering the First Year

011

MWF 10:00A-10:50A

FGM 105

Brooks-James, D.

Mastering the First Year

017

MWF 10:00A-10:50A

FGM 217

Delahoussaye, J.

Mastering the First-Year

025

MWF 10:00A-10:50A

CLR 213

Haynes, E.

Mastering the First-Year

029

MWF 10:00A-10:50A

MDD 310

Sherman, K.

Mastering the First Year

052

MWF 10:00A-10:50A

MDD 111

Roddy, K.

Mastering the First Year

018

MWF 11:00A-11:50A

FGM 206

Delahoussaye, J.

Mastering the First-Year

026

MWF 11:00A-11:50A

CLR 312

Haynes, E.

Mastering the First Year

030

MWF 11:00A-11:50A

MDD 310

Cole, M.

Mastering the First Year

053

MWF 11:00A-11:50A

MDD 111

Roddy, K.

Mastering the First Year

054

T 5:00P-7:30P

MDD 111

Bradford, T.

Mastering the First Year

042

TR 8:00A-9:15A

MDD 106

McCoy, T.

Mastering the First Year

063

TR 8:00A-9:15A

FGM 105

Brooks-James, Denetria

Mastering the First Year

013

TR 9:30A-10:45A

JLH 209H

Crain, L.

Mastering the First-Year

028

TR 9:30A-10:45A

MDD 111

Haynes, E.

Mastering the First Year

069

TR 9:30A-10:45A

CLR 312

Williams, C.

Mastering the First-Year

027

TR 11:00A-12:15P

MDD 111

Haynes, E.

Mastering the First Year

068

TR 11:00A-12:15P

CLR 312

Williams, C.

Mastering the First Year

092

TR 11:00A-12:15P

MDD 310

Brooks-James, D.

Mastering the First Year

031

TR 12:30P-1:45P

MDD 106

Joseph, A.

Mastering the First Year

004

TR 2:00P-3:15P

MDD 310

Bougille, R.

Mastering the First Year

032

TR 2:00P-3:15P

MDD 106

Joseph, A.

Mastering the First Year

070

TR 2:00P-3:15P

MDD 111

Williams, C.

Mastering the First Year

005

TR 3:30P-4:45P

MDD 310

Bougille, R.

Mastering the First Year

010

TR 3:30P-4:45P

MDD 111

Breaux, S.

Popular Culture

Do you love not only watching your favorite TV shows but also dissecting the cultural and political influences that drive the stories? Are you interested in the way social media is transforming our culture, our businesses, and the way we interact? This theme will give you an in-depth perspective on the driving forces behind popular culture.

Science & Health

Are you interested in knowing more about your environment? Do you want to learn about how science impacts your daily life – from climate change to the internet? Interested in knowing more about the biological and psychological foundations of health and wellness? These courses will introduce you to the basics of science in a way that is applicable in your daily life.

The World of Business

Want to get a taste of business? Perhaps you’re interested in being an entrepreneur or would like to learn more about branding and marketing. These classes will introduce you to the basic ideas and skills that are necessary to be successful in the business world.

Special / Restricted Sections

Some sections of UNIV 100 have special requirements or are restricted to certain populations. Please note the instructions for each group.

Honors Sections: Honors sections are open to all students, but students in the Honors Program may count any one of these sections of UNIV 100 towards their Honors' curriculum. Classes with section numbers beginning with an H (e.g. H01, H20), are honors section. These sections are distinguished by an emphasis on student-led, active learning, critical thinking, and presentations. Honors LLC students must take an honors section of UNIV 100.

Student Athletes: Student athletes should talk to their academic advisor about UNIV 100. They have likely already put you into a section.

Living Learning Communities other than Honors LLC: These students have already been added to the relevant UNIV 100 section. They may not change their schedule without dropping out of the Living Learning Community (which will change their housing assignment). Students in the Engineering, Nursing, Business, and Travel, Language, and Culture LLCs also have one or two additional courses on their schedules – they are in a cohort program and will need to stay in all of the courses already scheduled for them. If you have a conflict between one of the classes already added to your schedule and something else you need, please work with the LLC Advisor (Dana Bekurs, dana@louisiana.edu) before making any changes.

Online Section: First-time freshmen in fully online degree programs are required to take this section (X01). There is an additional E-learn course fee ($30/credit hour, $90 in total) associated with registering for the online section of this course. This E-Learn fee is in addition to the UNIV 100 course fee of $95.00. Students who will be attending classes on campus may sign up for the online section (especially recommended if they have a full schedule of classes and cannot find an open section of UNIV 100). However, students who are attending classes on campus should plan to attend the Cajun Connection class day (August 17, 2017) and all students registering for the online section should ensure that they are ready to succeed in an online environment. For more information on online readiness, please refer students to the self-assessment provided by the Office of Distance Learning: http://ullafayette.smartermeasure.com/ . TO ENROLL IN THE ONLINE SECTION, YOU MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE AT 337-482-6599.